Jul 14 2026
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Patty Melt Recipe

Inspired by Daily Eats
Time45m
Serves2

Chef's DE patty, caramelized onion, cheddar & American cheese with DE sauce on grilled sourdough

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Ingredients

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Patty

Caramelized Onions

Cheeses

DE Sauce

Bread

Method

Preparing the Patty

  1. 1

    Season the Beef

    In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently to combine without overworking the meat.

  2. 2

    Form the Patty

    Divide the seasoned beef into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, about ½ inch thick.

Caramelizing the Onions

  1. 3

    Slice the Onion

    Peel and slice the onion thinly.

  2. 4

    Cook the Onions

    In a skillet over medium heat, heat the butter and olive oil. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20-25 minutes until they are caramelized and golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.

Cooking the Patty

  1. 5

    Cook the Patty

    In the same skillet used for the onions, increase the heat to medium-high. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they reach your desired doneness. In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar and a slice of American cheese on each patty to melt.

Making the DE Sauce

  1. 6

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.

Assembling the Patty Melt

  1. 7

    Butter the Bread

    Butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread.

  2. 8

    Build the Sandwich

    On the unbuttered side of two slices of bread, spread a layer of the DE sauce, place the cooked patty with melted cheese, add a generous portion of caramelized onions, and top with another slice of unbuttered bread.

Grilling the Sandwich

  1. 9

    Cook the Sandwich

    In the same skillet, grill the sandwich over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side until the bread is golden brown and crispy.

Serving

  1. 10

    Slice and Serve

    Once grilled, remove from skillet, slice in half, and serve immediately with additional DE sauce on the side if desired.

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